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Init: unseen
ㅡ Japanese Dance Critic Takao Norikoshi
Something unseen, yet more significant. Init: unseen explores the essence of the unique body and dance. Rooted in the paradoxical concepts of ‘complexity within simplicity,’ ‘depth in repetition’ and ‘the coexistence of the unconscious and conscious,’ the work presents a dance that transcends the boundaries between unconscious and conscious, introducing a new form of dance. As the dancers’ movements harmoniously merge with the stage, the audience will perceive the ‘unseen’ through everything that is ‘seen.’
Init: unseen is part of the KNCDC’s DMAU(Dance Makes Asia become the Universe) project, created with the vision of increasing Asian dance exchanges and leading global contemporary dance. Asia’s most skilled dancers actively take on roles as creators and ‘processors,’ expressing a range of viewpoints and interpretations through movement. Whereas last year’s premiere focused on capturing the core energy of the dancers, this year’s Init: unseen delves even deeper into ‘Process Init,’ the movement methodology of Artistic Director Sungyong Kim.
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Choreography

Based on his philosophy that "Dance is a language that cannot be described in words," Kim Sungyong pursues dance as the "most truthful means of expression." He emphasizes that dance is an art to be expressed frankly above all. For him who embodies what words cannot portray, choreography is a process of searching for what he wants to express in the treasury of new things. Movement research "Process init," which he developed with a focus on "sense and reaction," further solidifies this process. Artistic inspiration brought to him through "Process init" deriving atypical and creative movement is turned into visible forms on stage. Kim began dancing at the age of 15 and came to prominence as the youngest winner of the gold award at Dong-A Dance Competition at 20 in 1997, and as the first Korean to win an award at Japan International Ballet & Modern Dance Competition in Nagoya. Showcasing more than 100 choreographic works on prestigious domestic and international stages, he has received a number of awards while being recognized for his abilities and talent. Besides, serving as the director of the Daegu Contemporary Dance Company, he brought new wind to the organization as a young leader in his 40s. He was also considered to have contributed to improving the dancers' capabilities and developing the company through various attempts, demonstrating his own empathetic communication skills. Kim Sungyong, who is making his own way as a dancer, choreographer and administrator, is expected to take Korean contemporary dance to a world-class standard through his young and creative leadership based on his extensive experience and know-how in the field.
Processor
- Seunghyun KANG
- Na Eui KIM
- Noutnapha SOYDALA
- Bai Li WIEGMANS
- Joseph CHUA Kok Chuan
- Ha Loc NGUYEN
- Jason YIP
- Chieh-Hann CHANG
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